Logisitcs Manager

Madigan Gill; London Borough of Newham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Madigan Gill in East London is seeking an experienced Logistics Manager to oversee site logistics on a major data centre construction project. You will control the Construction Logistics Plan, manage access, deliveries, crane operations, and lookahead programmes, using INNDEX and PPAC, with SMSTS/CSCS preferred.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of construction logistics experience, proven data centre or large-scale MEP project exposure, and strong coordination and leadership skills to keep

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in construction logistics management.
• Experience on data centre projects or large-scale MEP construction projects.
• Experience producing and managing four-week rolling lookahead programmes.
• Experience using INNDEX and PPAC.
• Experience working for a main contractor on large-scale construction projects.
• Strong understanding of CSA, MEP and fit-out activities, sequencing and interfaces.
• Experience managing multiple subcontractors and high-volume site deliveries.
• Good understanding of lifting operations, traffic management and site safety.
• SMSTS and CSCS card preferred.
• Strong organisational, leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and manage the site Construction Logistics Plan.
• Manage site access, traffic routes, delivery bookings and vehicle movements.
• Coordinate material deliveries, unloading, storage and distribution across the project.
• Oversee logistics operations across CSA, MEP and fit-out activities.
• Coordinate crane usage, lifting activities and shared plant with appointed personnel.
• Manage logistics subcontractors, traffic marshals, banksmen and logistics operatives.
• Liaise with subcontractors, construction managers and package managers to coordinate site activities.
• Prepare, maintain and manage detailed four-week rolling lookahead programmes, ensuring logistics activities align with construction milestones and upcoming works.
• Utilise INNDEX and PPAC systems for logistics planning, coordination, reporting and tracking.
• Maintain site housekeeping, waste management and material storage standards.
• Ensure compliance with site safety procedures, traffic management plans and relevant legislation.
• Identify and resolve logistical constraints to minimise disruption and delays.
• Support phased handovers, fit-out activities and commissioning requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Site coordination

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Tools

INNDEX

PPAC

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Logistics Manager to oversee and coordinate all site logistics activities on a major data centre construction project in East London. Working for the Main Contractor, the successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient movement of materials, plant, equipment and personnel, supporting the delivery of CSA, MEP and fit-out works in line with the construction programme.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and manage the site Construction Logistics Plan.
• Manage site access, traffic routes, delivery bookings and vehicle movements.
• Coordinate material deliveries, unloading, storage and distribution across the project.
• Oversee logistics operations across CSA, MEP and fit-out activities.
• Coordinate crane usage, lifting activities and shared plant with appointed personnel.
• Manage logistics subcontractors, traffic marshals, banksmen and logistics operatives.
• Liaise with subcontractors, construction managers and package managers to coordinate site activities.
• Prepare, maintain and manage detailed four-week rolling lookahead programmes, ensuring logistics activities align with construction milestones and upcoming works.
• Utilise INNDEX and PPAC systems for logistics planning, coordination, reporting and tracking.
• Maintain site housekeeping, waste management and material storage standards.
• Ensure compliance with site safety procedures, traffic management plans and relevant legislation.
• Identify and resolve logistical constraints to minimise disruption and delays.
• Support phased handovers, fit-out activities and commissioning requirements.

Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in construction logistics management.
• Previous experience on data centre projects or large-scale MEP construction projects is essential.
• Proven experience producing and managing four-week rolling lookahead programmes is essential.
• Previous hands-on experience using INNDEX and PPAC is essential.
• Previous experience working for a main contractor on large-scale construction projects.
• Strong understanding of CSA, MEP and fit-out construction activities, sequencing and interfaces.
• Experience managing multiple subcontractors and high-volume site deliveries.
• Good understanding of lifting operations, traffic management and site safety.
• SMSTS and appropriate CSCS card preferred.
• Strong organisational, leadership and communication skills.

Key Requirements

The ideal candidate will be a proactive, hands-on Logistics Manager capable of managing a busy construction site, coordinating multiple trades and ensuring logistics operations run safely and efficiently without impacting programme delivery. Essential: Candidates must have proven logistics management experience on data centre or large-scale MEP projects, be competent in producing and managing four-week rolling lookahead programmes, and have practical experience using both INNDEX and PPAC systems